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Etymology
Verb-object compound, composed of para (“to stop”) + aigua (“water”). Calque of Spanish paraguas.
Pronunciation
Noun
paraigua m (plural paraigües)
- umbrella
- Synonym: (regional) parapluja
- Quan plou molt, no hi valen paraigües. ― When it rains a lot, umbrellas are useless.
Usage notes
- The plural form is also used as singular, as in Spanish paraguas:
- un paraigües ― an umbrella
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